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The two sides are the world's export leaders (Photo: EUobserver)

EU takes US to task for protectionism trends

The EU has voiced frustration over "worrying signs" of protectionism in the United States, pointing to a planned increase of US farm subsidies as well as some anti-terrorism measures such as mandatory scanning of all goods containers entering American territory.

"We have noted with certain concern that there are signs of growing protectionism in a number of areas," reads the union's statement to the World Trade Organisation issued on Wednesday (11 June).

The document attacks "mou...

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The two sides are the world's export leaders (Photo: EUobserver)

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